Fragrance comparison

Vortex vs Volpe DNA

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vortex

RING

4.1811 votes

Rank #50,312 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #13,434 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vortex takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vortex
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vortex3/5

Volpe DNA2/5

Ratings & consensus: Volpe DNA
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vortex
Sillage & projection: Vortex
Value for money: Vortex
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volpe DNA

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

VortexRING

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVortex

SillageVortex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVortexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

floral60%

patchouli50%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerLemon

Heart

Black PepperCardamomFreesia

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ginger, Black Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,312

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vortex opens with a bright hit of mandarin, lemon, and ginger, then settles into pepper, cardamom, and a soft vanilla-wood base. It wears as a spicy citrus scent with a warm, slightly sweet edge. This leans masculine and fairly versatile, especially if you want something energetic up top but smoother in the dry-down. …

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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vortex or Volpe DNA?

Vortex takes 3 of 5 categories. Vortex is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Vortex for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vortex or Volpe DNA?

They last about the same: Vortex 69/100, Volpe DNA 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vortex or Volpe DNA?

Vortex projects furthest (Vortex 60/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vortex and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Vortex or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

Vortex suits daytime wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vortex and Volpe DNA?

Vortex has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Freesia, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Vanilla. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.